A lawsuit was filed this week against a Fort Worth foster care organization and its employees, accusing them of failing to follow proper requirements in the care of a 3-year-old who died last year.
Author: Alison Leslie
JUSTICE response to Independent Human Rights Act Review
In December 2020, the Government announced an independent review to examine the framework of the Human Rights Act 1998 (the “HRA”), how it is operating in practice and whether any change is required.
Landmark reform of mental health law is on the cards
The UK Government says that major reform of the Mental Health Act will empower individuals to have more control over their treatment and deliver on a key manifesto commitment.
Officer under investigation over death of Mohamud Hassan
Mohamud Hassan, aged 24, was arrested at his home on suspicion of breaching the peace, but was released the following morning without charge. The father-to-be was found dead at the same property at 10.30pm that night.
Poorer countries are still being left behind on COVID-19 vaccinations
As the global effort to share vaccines enters high gear, it will still be years before billions of people can get the shot — threatening more deaths and a longer journey to normalcy.
Chiefs refuse to ban use of ‘unapproved’ force despite violent death of Allan Marshall
The family of Allan Marshall, who died after struggling with up to 13 prison staff, criticised the decision yesterday and said it defied a key recommendation made by a sheriff after investigating his death.
Death of Cardiff man after night in police custody ‘deeply concerning’
The Welsh first minister has described the sudden and unexplained death of 24-year-old Mohamud Mohammed Hassan from Cardiff hours after his release from custody as “deeply concerning”.
French government drops controversial security law after activists protests
The French government has dropped a controversial bill that would have curbed the right to film police officers in action, the speaker of French President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling party said on Monday.
